Retreats
The Setting Your Retreat Deserves
Imagine your group arriving to peaceful gardens, heritage architecture, and grounds that invite stillness. No traffic noise. No distractions. Just the space your program needs to unfold naturally.
For decades, retreat leaders have chosen Hartzer Park because the environment does half the work - creating an atmosphere where reflection, growth, and connection happen effortlessly.
We Welcome
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School Groups
Hartzer Park welcomes school retreats, teacher programs, and educational excursions. Our affordable accommodation, flexible catering, and peaceful grounds create an environment where students and teachers can reflect, connect, and grow away from the classroom.
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Spiritual and Religious Communities
Our heritage as a sacred space makes Hartzer Park ideal for parish groups, religious orders, prayer communities, and faith-based gatherings. Whether you're planning a silent retreat, faith formation weekend, or community celebration, our chapel, lecture rooms, and contemplative atmosphere support deep spiritual practice.
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Mindfulness & Wellbeing Programs
Yoga retreats, meditation programs, and wellness gatherings thrive in Hartzer Park's calming environment. Our outdoor labyrinth, bushland walking tracks, peaceful gardens, and flexible indoor spaces give facilitators everything they need to create transformative experiences that nurture mind, body, and spirit.
Planning Your Retreat:
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We offer a range of accommodation options to suit different group sizes and budgets. Our 60 single rooms with shared facilities are perfect for schools and larger groups seeking comfortable, affordable stays. For those wanting more independence, our studio apartments feature private bathrooms and kitchen facilities, while our secluded hermitage studios provide complete privacy for individuals or couples.
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Fully Catered (Minimum 15 guests): Let us take care of meals so you can focus on your program. Our catering provides nourishing, home-style meals throughout your stay.
Self-Catered: Groups can choose to self-cater or arrange their own external caterer. Some studio apartments and hermitages include kitchen facilities for this purpose.
We'll discuss catering options when preparing your customised quote.
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Hartzer Park offers a diverse selection of indoor and outdoor spaces, plus multiple dining areas, to suit all types of groups and event needs. Discover them all on our Spaces page.
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1. Enquire & Discuss Your Needs: Contact us using the contact form below to check availability for your preferred dates and tell us about your group. Our Centre Manager will discuss your requirements and answer any questions.
2. Receive Your Quote & Secure Your Dates: We'll prepare a tailored quote based on your group's needs. Once you're ready to proceed, a deposit will secure your booking.
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Tell Us About Your Retreat or Program
Get in touch
To help us provide you with an accurate quote and availability, please share as much detail as possible about your retreat plans. Let us know your group type, approximate numbers, preferred dates, and any specific needs or questions. The more we know, the better we can support your vision.
For Our 2026 Guided Retreat
Each year, Hartzer Park hosts a silent guided retreat led by an experienced spiritual director. It's an opportunity to step away from life's demands and journey deeper into faith, healing, and renewal alongside others seeking the same.